Michigan’s Tiny Solar Eclipse | Lansing News

Lansing News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Aug 12, 2026 · 1m

Michigan, brace yourself—on August 12th, a partial solar eclipse will roll through, but don’t expect Hollywood drama. Coverage? Barely noticeable: just 3% in Detroit and 7% in Sault Ste. Marie, like the sun taking a tiny, barely-there bite. If you’re outside, safety first—regular sunglasses won’t save your eyes; you need certified eclipse glasses. Total darkness won’t happen here (that’s Greenland or Iceland’s gig). Peak viewing hits Detroit around 1:36 PM, with similar times across Lansing and Grand Rapids. Want to watch safely indoors? NASA’s live stream starts at 1:15 PM ET on YouTube and…